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单词 benign
释义 be·nign
\bə̇ˈnīn, bē-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English benigne, from Middle French, from Latin benignus, from bene well + -ignus (from genere, gignere to produce, beget) — more at kin
1. : of a kind and gentle disposition : gracious
 < a benign teacher >
2.
 a. : acting or appearing kind, gracious, or gentle
  < an ominous frown gathered upon Mr. Littlepage's benign forehead — Ellen Glasgow >
 b. : arising from or prompted by generous or gracious kindliness
  < benign contributions >
  < benign actions >
3.
 a. : tending to promote or indicative of happiness, goodness, or favorable outcome : salutary, wholesome
  < a benign balance between firmness and laxity >
  < a benign rather than a malevolent phenomenon — Margaret Halsey >
 b. : favorable, propitious
  < born under a benign planet >
 c. : of a mild type or character : not threatening health or life
  < benign malaria >
  < a benign tumor >
  : having a good prognosis
  < a benign psychosis >
  — opposed to malignant
4. : forgivingly or understandingly tolerant
 < viewed the antagonism shown his eccentricities with benign complacency — Alvin Redman >
Synonyms: see favorable, kind
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